Herbed Harvest Vegetable Casserole Recipes

HARVEST VEGETABLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In several large skillets, saute onions in oil until tender. Add peppers; cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in the carrots, tomatoes, zucchini, beans, cauliflower, peas and salt. , In a large bowl, dissolve bullion in water; stir in the barley and garlic. Transfer to three greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes. Top with vegetable mixture. Drizzle with lemon juice; sprinkle with paprika. , Cover and bake at 350° for 1-1/2 hours or until barley and vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with parsley.

HARVEST VEGETABLE CASSEROLE WITH LENTILS AND GRAVY

Steps:

• In a 13x9-inch casserole dish, spread lentils out in an even layer. Set aside.
• In a sauté pan, bring 1 cup of the broth to boiling; add cauliflower, squash, and carrots. Cover and steam over medium-high 10 minutes, until vegetables are almost cooked. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the vegetables to the casserole dish, leaving the liquid in the sauté pan. Spread vegetables over lentils. Top with pearl onions and half of the mushrooms.
• Preheat oven to 500°F. Roast casserole for 30 minutes, or until vegetables are browned on top.
• For gravy, to the sauté pan add the remaining mushrooms, the diced onion, garlic, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, and ½ cup of the broth. Cook 10 minutes over medium, until onion is tender.
• Discard cinnamon stick and bay leaves. Transfer sautéed mushroom mixture to a blender; add the remaining broth, the flour, tomato paste, tamari, and lemon juice. Blend into a smooth sauce. Return sauce to sauté pan. Stir in fresh herbs, reserving some parsley for garnish. Cover and cook over medium-low 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Remove casserole from oven. Pour hot gravy over the top; garnish with pine nuts, reserved parsley, and the cranberries. Serve right away.

HERBED BEEF-VEGGIE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, over medium heat, brown beef; drain.
• Add the next 5 ingredients; cook until tender.
• Add tomatoes, rice and 1/2 cup cheese, broth and seasonings; mix well.
• Pour into a greased 13x9 inch baking dish.
• Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
• Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until heated.